Saw this today in Go Boating, looks like it might be a trip saver especially if you're traveling on a holiday.

http://airtighthubs.com/cart/images/20.jpg

http://www.airtighthubs.com/products-e-axle.php

http://airtighthubs.com/cart/images/20.jpg

jimmer2880

01-11-2006, 01:40 PM

Looks cool. I guess you'd need to un-bolt the brake assembly in order to use it though?

milkmania

01-11-2006, 01:43 PM

Saw this today in Go Boating, looks like it might be a trip saver especially if you're traveling on a holiday.

http://airtighthubs.com/cart/images/20.jpg

http://www.airtighthubs.com/products-e-axle.php

http://airtighthubs.com/cart/images/20.jpg

but, you'll still be SOL when you break a spring....
don't ask me how I know this:rolleyes:

Kevin 89MC

01-11-2006, 04:07 PM

but, you'll still be SOL when you break a spring....
don't ask me how I know this:rolleyes:
Nah, as long as your spring breaks in the right place, a few 2X4's and some duct tape will fix it!
I got lucky, mine broke about 3" from the front, so I was able to hold the spring up and drive home. I had to get on the highway, and I've never been so nervous driving 55. :eek:

Farmer Ted

01-11-2006, 04:59 PM

but, you'll still be SOL when you break a spring....
don't ask me how I know this:rolleyes:

sounds like this might be a good war story....

let's hear it! :dance:

KHall

01-18-2006, 07:55 PM

Mine broke right in front of the u-bolt.
Drove it home 15 miles on a 4x4 block and a rachet strap. Its scary how well it towed.

Upgraded to 2,000 lb 4-ply springs. Much better!

milkmania

01-18-2006, 09:30 PM

not a big war story, but it sure was a PITA!

in the pic, left is front & right is rear

Footin

01-18-2006, 09:33 PM

WOW, and you made it home? I replaced my springs this summer for a little more lift, maybe it is almost good preventitive maintiance>

waterlogged882

01-18-2006, 11:01 PM

not a big war story, but it sure was a PITA!

in the pic, left is front & right is rearGood pic. Thanks. I haven't seen this scenario prior to this.

BriEOD

01-19-2006, 08:13 AM

That sucks! How did you get it home?

Kevin 89MC

01-19-2006, 11:36 AM

not a big war story, but it sure was a PITA!

in the pic, left is front & right is rear

Wow, never heard of a spring literally breaking in half! Guess I got lucky. Great pic by the way. Glad you got it home in one piece (well 2 pieces if you count the spring)

1984StarsandStripes

01-26-2006, 11:54 AM

Suprising what we can come with in a pinch!
Keep the line taunt,
Jeff

milkmania

01-26-2006, 11:58 AM

Wow, never heard of a spring literally breaking in half! Guess I got lucky. Great pic by the way. Glad you got it home in one piece (well 2 pieces if you count the spring)

silly as it may sound.....
I now carry a spare spring in the jack compartment of my tow vehicle;)

I bought two at the time I replaced that one, thinking I'd replace both....got back burnered:(

milkmania

01-26-2006, 12:01 PM

Good pic. Thanks. I haven't seen this scenario prior to this.

I was easing across the speed bump at the guard shack for our lake, I heard clink, clink, clink..... looked back and saw half of my spring laying in the road.

to make the best of the weekend, I jacked it up, blocked it with 2x4 to travel from campsite to ramp & back several times.

as luck would have it, I needed to be in town for ballgames, so picked up the springs, then repalced and traveled home as normal